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michael wise:I live in an old apartment complex on the second floor above an older couple, and right across the hall from them are the property managers who are also their family. So every complaint gets blown way out of proportion. The floors are very thin, and wood. They are constantly banging on the […]
Once a tenant signed a lease agreement that states that he is the one responsible to pay for the utility bills and not the landlord then he is the one responsible to pay for it and the landlord may feel safe from the utility companies for collections if ever the tenant will not pay. With […]
Both the landlord and the tenant must be responsible to make certain and maintain a rental unit to be habitable and in good condition to future renters. Although landlords must be held responsible for guaranteeing that his rental unity is fit for humans. Here is a list of the repairs a landlord must make. Maintenance. […]
Hi there, I’m involved in a very unique rental situation in Los Angeles, CA. My husband’s mother rented a house over 13 years ago. It was a 1 year lease. She never lived in the house. Her ex husband (my husbands father) lived in it for a few years and then he moved out and […]
I’ve got a friend that has bedbugs in their apartment. They’re having a hard time getting any sleep. I know there are a lot of different bedbug treatment options. However, I would like to see if there are any Natural Bedbug Treatment options. Both my friend and I hate using harsh chemical as we feel […]
i moved out of my rental home a month ago. today i received a letter billing my 2 roomates and myself $550 a piece. He billed us for lawn mowing, carpet cleaning, cleaning supplies, maintenance supplies, early termination fee and so on. someone tried to break in to our house while we were home so […]
I’m a renter having to vacate 2 nites for fumigation. Who pays for my hotel?
Sometimes it is very easy for a tenant to get angry to a landlord who refuses their rental unit because of pets. To pet owners they treat their pets not just as animals but as a part of their family as well. They feel discriminated if the landlord will not allow their pet to live […]
Finding an apartment to rent can be very difficult especially if you have pets like dogs and cats living with you. There are a number of pet owners who complained that many rental property owners only let them rent sub-standard or rental units that are already in poor condition just because the landlords do not […]
I just want to get feedback from what you think about the situation I am in. Whether it be advice, suggestions or even critiques. I moved into my current place Aug 1, 2010 and I signed a lease which stated. One adult only and that I am to not have any persons or guests staying […]